They were permitted to spend all that day and night at Bath, luxuriating and renewing their strength and spirits.
Harry slept, for the first time in many nights, in a house, and he made the most of it, because he doubted whether he would have another such chance soon.

Dawn found the army up and ready to march away from this place of delight.
They went up and down the Potomac three or four days, scattering or capturing small garrisons, taking fresh supplies and spreading consternation among the Union forces in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
It was all done in the most bitter winter weather and amid storms of snow and hail.

The roads were slippery with sleet, and often the cavalry were compelled to dismount and lead their horses long distances.

There was little fighting because the Northern enemy was always in numbers too small to resist, but there was a great deal of hard riding and many captures.
News of Jackson's swoop began to filter through to both Richmond and Washington.

In Richmond they wondered and rejoiced.